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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1958

Page

4

Lawsuit over deadly skindiving accident reaches half million

In a Superior Court case the widow Als Anna Crable and her three children seek 500000 in damages from U S Divers Co and Nora Eggleston of Venice store alleging defective skindiving gear. They claim the equipment sent excessive air, causing William Crable to drown off Malibu on December 8, 1957.

Los Angeles CNS Anna C. Withes Alice Willam A. Crable p.Beverly Anne Pirma William Jr Gilbert U. S Con Nora Eggleston Venice Crabbe

Gold Nude Statue of Ekberg Sold to Norwegian Museum

Sculptor Seyi Debronyl sold a gold nude statue of Anita Ekberg to Curt Wiig, a Norwegian museum representative. Debronyl said sentimental reasons vanished and declined to reveal the price. He carved the statue in 1954 after meeting Ekberg and now plans more works including Brigitte Bardot.

Mavana UPI Seyi Dobronyl Anita Ekberg Neivaly Débronyl Miss Ekberg Anthony Steele Florida Curt Wiig Dobronyi Brigitte Bardot

Screen Writer Granted Room Pending Divorce

Screenwriter Martin Rageway keeps his Beverly Hills home while proceedings move forward. A Superior Court judge allowed Rageway to remain in his separate quarters but issued a restraining order to bar both spouses from muttered threats. Rageway must continue monthly support of 3300 for his wife's psychiatric treatment and 350 for living costs.

Santa Monica Martin Rageway Beverly Hills Anard Orlando Rhodes Rageway S Qaurtery Hom Hin Donna Jo Drs. Rogaway Tere

John Stompanato Legacy Reported in Indiana Case

Los Angeles reports reveal John Stompanato left his 10 year old son a cash legacy of 50.10 and personal effects valued at 274 as part of a final distribution ordered by the Superior Court. The son resides with Lana Turner’s daughter in Hammond Indiana and has a $500000 lawsuit pending against Turner and restaurateur Steve Crene.

Los Angeles Johny Stompanato Srom Lana Turner Stompanato John Hammond Tnd

Top Local Motion Picture West Coast Crests Circle Drivein

West Coast Crests Circle Drivein features Asanti Gras a musical comedy about cadets on leave with Pat Boone Aline Sands Gary Crouby Sheree North Christine Barona at Twentieth Century Fox. Jean Simmons Dan O'Neill star in Home Betors Dark a woman returns to her husband after nine years in a mental hospital in a small college town. United Artists Long Beach Drive-In shows Party Gels a glimpse into Underworld nightlife with Robert Taylor Cyd Charisse and Lee J. Cobb. Towne Imperial Lakewood Drive-In offers Houseboat with Cary Grant and Sophia Loren and When Mell Broke Loose.

West Coast Crest Circle Jean Simmons Dan O'llerichy United Artists Long Beach Drive-In Underworld Robert Taylor Cyd Champsen Lee J. Cobb Towne Imperial Lakewood Drive-In Sophia Toren Cary ‘Grant

Garson Actress Greer Garson's Mother Dies

Santa Monica crowded obituary reports actress Greer Garson's mother passed away Thursday at St. John's Hospital. The 73 year old, born Nina Greer, was linked to the McGrepars of Scotland and married to George Garson from the Orkney Islands. Funeral services are set for next Monday at the Wee Kirf of the Heather Forest Law Memorial Park Glendale.

Santa Monica Greer Garson St. John’s Hospital Garson Nina Greer McGrepars George Garson Orkney Islands Greer Dawn Ireland Bel-Air Forest Law Memorial Park Glendale

Duggan Walks Out on TV Show in Hollywood

Hollywood station KCOP announces television host Duggan, once of Chicago, walked off his local chat show. His contract has about 3 1/2 months to run. replacement Del Moore steps in temporarily. Duggan’s departure followed alleged offensive remarks on a prior program. reasons not disclosed. Duggan’s 1958 marriage conflict referenced in background notes.

Hollywood UPT Television Entertainar

Sabrina Friday Receives Doctor of Physical Development

Melbourne University students awarded British showgirl Sabrina Friday the degree of doctor of physical development in Melbourne. Born Norma Sykes, she is in Australia for appearances before heading to Hollywood. her measurements are listed as 42 20 36.

Sabrina Melbourne Australia UPI Sabrina Friday Melbourne University Norma Sykes Hollywood

No Hand Signals Sign Noted in London Cold

In London Marylebone district an automobile parked with a sign on its rear declaring No Hand Signals Too Cold, drawing attention from passersby and adding a light note to street behavior amid chilly weather.

Bus Swerves, Five Unhurt at Newark Bay Edge

A public service bus with five passengers swerved to avoid a car Friday night and nearly toppled into Newark Bay at the foot of Port Newark. The bus hung over the water with a 35 foot drop before a foot high barrier halted its fall. Everyone escaped with no injuries. A rear door was ripped off in the impact.

Newark N.J VPL Newark Bay Port Newark Bay Terminal St

Donat Leaves 368 306 Estate to Three Children

Actor Robert Donat who died in June left an estate of 368 306 to be divided among his three children Jeanna John and Brian. The will was filed Friday in London.

London UPI Robert Donat Tngrid Bergman Jeanna John Brian

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